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Game of Silks Raises $5M in Second Financing Round, Moving Blockchain Gaming Investors Off The Sidelines

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first blockchain gaming platform to mirror the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has announced that it has closed its Series Seed 2 round, raising $5 million from a prominent group of strategic investors.

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  • Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first blockchain gaming platform to mirror the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has announced that it has closed its Series Seed 2 round, raising $5 million from a prominent group of strategic investors.
  • With funding for blockchain gaming at a virtual standstill, this infusion of strategic capital solidifies Silks’ standing as a leader in the rapidly growing category of blockchain fantasy sports and establishes it as the definitive blockchain gaming platform for the sport of horse racing.
  • Additionally, Silks recently partnered with The Jockey Club, perhaps the most recognized organization in the sport of kings, founded in 1894.
  • For more information or to become a player, visit silks.io or join the Silks Discord channel .

Veteran Horse Racing Gaming Exec Joins Game of Silks as President and Chief Operating Officer to Gear for Hyper Growth

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first metaverse that mirrors the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has added Ron Luniewski , a sports, gaming, and entertainment veteran with a proven track record of success and growth, to its executive suite.

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  • Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first metaverse that mirrors the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has added Ron Luniewski , a sports, gaming, and entertainment veteran with a proven track record of success and growth, to its executive suite.
  • Luniewski joins Silks from the gaming world where he established a reputation as a builder, leveraging emerging technology to initiate hyper growth for companies and lead them successfully through massive expansion.
  • Major players in racing, like the New York Racing Association (NYRA), have already hitched their wagon to Game of Silks, having seen its potential.
  • Game of Silks, the fasting growing metaverse sports game in the space, added Srini Vasan, former DraftKings Vice President of Engineering, in April as the platform’s Chief Technology Officer.

Satisfi Labs Unveils Patent Pending Context LLM Response System

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Satisfi Labs, a leading provider of conversational AI solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its patent pending Context LLM Response System. The new system combines the power of its patent pending contextual response system with large language model capabilities to enhance the entire Answer Engine system. This revolutionary technology advancement creates a unique and comprehensive platform that offers brands unmatched flexibility and control in the realm of conversational AI. The launch will start with all MLB teams having access to the platform and the ability to use the patent pending technology. Clubs such as the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are currently using the LLM-powered platform for select use cases across their channels. 

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  • The New System Will Offer Unparalleled Control in Conversational AI to 450+ Clients, including Major League Baseball
    TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Satisfi Labs , a leading provider of conversational AI solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its patent pending Context LLM Response System.
  • The new system combines the power of its patent pending contextual response system with large language model capabilities to enhance the entire Answer Engine system.
  • The launch will start with all MLB teams having access to the platform and the ability to use the patent pending technology.
  • "Our enhanced platform represents a significant milestone in the field of conversational AI," said Don White, CEO and Co-founder at Satisfi Labs.

Animal Welfare Groups Commend U.S. Senators for Reintroducing Legislation to End Horse Slaughter

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, animal welfare groups commended a bipartisan group of U.S. senators for reintroducing the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (S.2037/H.R.3475) – federal legislation that would permanently protect American horses from commercial slaughter. This legislation would expand the Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition Act – which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill – to include equines, prohibit the commercial slaughter of horses in the U.S., and end their export for that purpose abroad.

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  • Last year, these organizations partnered with animal welfare groups to form the " Final Stretch Alliance to End Horse Slaughter ," a collaborative effort urging federal lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on slaughter.
  • "The gruesome practice of horse slaughter for food consumption has no place in the United States.
  • Our bipartisan legislation will help put an end to the cruel and inhumane slaughter of horses while protecting families from toxic horse meat and safeguarding the reputation of the U.S. food industry worldwide."
  • "Horse slaughter is a cruel and inhumane practice that must finally be put to an end," said Sen. Booker.

Animal Welfare Groups Commend Members of Congress for Reintroducing Legislation to End Horse Slaughter

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As equine enthusiasts celebrate Adopt a Horse Month this May, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has reintroduced the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act – federal legislation that would permanently protect American horses from commercial slaughter. This legislation would expand the Dog and Cat Meat Prohibition Act – which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill – to include equines, prohibit the commercial slaughter of horses in the U.S., and end their export for that purpose abroad. 

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  • Last year, these organizations partnered with animal welfare groups to form the " Final Stretch Alliance to End Horse Slaughter ," a collaborative effort urging federal lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on slaughter.
  • "The slaughter of horses for human consumption is a barbaric practice that has no place in America," Rep. Buchanan said.
  • As a proud animal lover, we owe it to our horse companions to protect their welfare."
  • By including the SAFE Act in the 2023 Farm Bill, Congress can start a new chapter for America's equines and finally end the cruel, unnecessary practice of horse slaughter."

Return to Freedom calls on Congress to stop the slaughter of American horses

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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19,989 American horses were shipped to slaughter plants in Mexico or Canada in 2022, according to government statistics.

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  • 19,989 American horses were shipped to slaughter plants in Mexico or Canada in 2022, according to government statistics.
  • Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation, a national nonprofit advocacy organization, strongly urges Congress to finally pass a permanent ban on horse slaughter in the United States and on the export of American horses for purposes of slaughter.
  • "More than 90 percent of American horses shipped to slaughter were in good condition before suffering grueling journeys to foreign slaughterhouses, according to one government study," said Neda DeMayo, president of Return to Freedom (RTF).
  • During the last Congress, a proposed horse slaughter ban received the backing of 225 bipartisan House cosponsors before special interests stymied its progress.

Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.
  • Biden signed into statute the Big Cat Public Safety Act and Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act in the preceding weeks as well.
  • Animal Wellness Action launched a new site, www.HISAWatchdog.org , to help facilitate communication and keep a watchful eye on regulators.
  • With the enactment of these new measures, Animal Wellness Action has helped secure a total of 12 new animal protection laws within four years since the organization was formed in 2018.

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Upgrade and Record-Breaking Horse Protection Act Funding Headed to Biden’s Desk

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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While the measure was signed into law in 2020, it didn’t take effect until July of this year when implementation began.

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  • While the measure was signed into law in 2020, it didn’t take effect until July of this year when implementation began.
  • The new language will ensure proper federal oversight by the FTC of the non-profit Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority the new law created.
  • The record breaking HPA enforcement funding represents six times the amount seen just four years ago.
  • The Center for a Humane Economy is a non-profit organization that focuses on influencing the conduct of corporations to forge a humane economic order.

Horse Slaughter and Soring Debate Continue with Congressional Hearing on PAST and SAFE Acts Today

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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SAFE would bring an end to the gruesome trade in horse meat and the slaughter of American equines shipped to Mexico and Canada some 23,000 of them in 2021.

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  • SAFE would bring an end to the gruesome trade in horse meat and the slaughter of American equines shipped to Mexico and Canada some 23,000 of them in 2021.
  • And we also have the opportunity to end the abusive practice of horse soring.
  • Its time to align our deep love and respect for our equines with federal law by passing the SAFE Act.
  • The opportunity to make revisions to PAST still remains with Tennessee Walking Horse leaders who have conceded soring must end.

Pramana Partners With Equibase to Deliver Ai-Driven Handicapping Insights and Enhance the Fan Experience

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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Horseracing fans are always looking for a leg up at the track, and Pramana provides novel insights in a narrative form that either a casual or seasoned bettor can take advantage of, said Corey Patton, Pramana CEO.

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  • Horseracing fans are always looking for a leg up at the track, and Pramana provides novel insights in a narrative form that either a casual or seasoned bettor can take advantage of, said Corey Patton, Pramana CEO.
  • Our ability to illuminate never-before-seen patterns and discover fascinating storylines adds value to both the viewing and betting experience.
  • Racing is a year-round sport, and Pramana allows us to provide insights every day and in real time that you wont find anywhere else.
  • Equibase will be offering these advanced data-querying capabilities to stakeholders such as media partners, racetracks and online wagering companies.